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Country dog

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of a group of dogs. I think they were an official part of the celebrations, but am not sure. Anyhow, they were all cute.

Holding a torch with Stampede Royalty

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Stampede Queen and Princess's posed with one of the torch bearers.

Calgary Tower lit up

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Flame on the Calgary Tower was lit up for the event. At least I photographed "a" flame, if not "The" Flame.

Not everybody supports the Olympics

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

warning: low quality photo above and poltical rant below

Seal Hunt opponents at Torch ceremony

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Opponents of the Canadian Seal Hunt used the torch cermony as a way of getting attention for their cause. Unlike the "Olympic Resistance Network", they are not opposed to Olympics per se. It's mainly a means of garnering public attention. I would take a wid guess they had around 20 people when I was there.

Posing with the torch

January 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I actually did get a shot with everyone's face, and not the cameraphone. But, I liked this more.

Setting the stage

January 12, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

A couple of workers on top of the stage setup at at Olympic Plaza. I'm assuming this is for the Olympic Torch coming through Calgary.

Craning to the stage

January 12, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The ice rink at Olympic Plaza was covered over, and the stage was set up. . I'm assuming this is for the Olympic Torch coming through Calgary.

Giant Steel Bird on Stephen Avenue

December 19, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I know it's supposed to be a "tree", built to limit wind gusts on Stephen Avenue Walk, but from this angle, it looked like a bird to me.

Sonal in concert

November 28, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Sonal performed at Olympic Plaza as part of the Grey Cup Festival in Calgary on Saturday, November 28, 2009. For more about her see her MySpace and Facebook pages. I thought she was a great singer.

Sonal sings

November 28, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Sonal performed at Olympic Plaza as part of the Grey Cup Festival in Calgary on Saturday, November 28, 2009. For more about her see her MySpace and Facebook pages. I thought she was a great singer.